Mr. Smith did not receive his medication on time, as ordered, because his nurse forgot about it and went on her lunch break. Consequently, Mr. Smith's condition deteriorated, and he was sent to the emergency room. What legal term describes this form of professional negligence?

The correct answer is choice C. The nurse does not cause any harm to the client.

Choice A rationale:

While having a license to practice nursing in the state where the event occurred is important for professional practice, it is not a specific requirement for the Good Samaritan law to provide civil immunity.The Good Samaritan law generally protects individuals who provide emergency care in good faith, regardless of their licensure status in that particular state.

Choice B rationale:

Basic life support (BLS) certification is a valuable credential for performing CPR and other emergency procedures. However, the Good Samaritan law does not require the responder to have BLS certification to be protected.The law focuses more on the intent and actions of the responder rather than their specific certifications.

Choice C rationale:

The primary criterion for the Good Samaritan law to provide civil immunity is that the responder does not cause harm to the client.The law is designed to protect those who act in good faith to provide emergency care without gross negligence or willful misconduct. If the nurse’s actions are reasonable and do not result in harm, they are typically protected under the Good Samaritan law.

Choice D rationale:

Remaining with the client when traveling to the hospital in an ambulance is not a requirement for Good Samaritan law protection. The law applies to the immediate emergency care provided at the scene.Once professional medical personnel take over, the Good Samaritan law’s protection generally ends.

If a nurse manager notices that a nurse who has a history of being resistant to change is not delivering care according to a new policy, the appropriate action for the nurse manager to take is to encourage the nurse to verbalize the reasons for their resistance to the change. This will allow the nurse manager to understand the nurse's concerns and work with them to address any issues and facilitate their acceptance of the new policy.
Option B is incorrect because ignoring the resistance and allowing peer pressure to facilitate a change in the nurse's behavior is not an effective or respectful way to address the issue.
Option C is incorrect because explaining the importance and rationale of implementing the new policy to the nurse may be necessary, but it should not be the first action taken.
Option D is incorrect because indicating that there will be disciplinary consequences if the nurse does not implement the new policy may be necessary, but it should not be the first action taken.